The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has called on Governor Abdullahi Sule to address the numerous challenges facing the General Hospital in Nasarawa Local Government Area. The House urged the state Ministry of Health and the Hospitals Management Board to deploy adequate medical personnel to the hospital. This move aims to improve the health of residents in the area and its environs. The Speaker of the House, Danladi Jatau, made the call during plenary on Wednesday in Lafia, the state capital.
The resolution was initiated by Hon. Hajarat Danyaro, who represents Nasarawa Central Constituency. She expressed concern over the hospital's condition, describing it as a potential death trap. Danyaro mentioned that the hospital has only one doctor and a nurse attending to 20 or 30 cases at a time. She also highlighted the lack of electricity, water, and poor toilet conditions, which negatively impact healthcare delivery.
The Speaker of the House, Danladi Jatau, emphasized that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation. He urged the state government to address the hospital's manpower and infrastructural challenges. Jatau directed the Clerk of the House to communicate the resolution to Governor Sule for necessary action. The House also urged the state government to provide necessary facilities to all general hospitals across the state.
Hon. Yusuf Aliyu Chunbaya and Rt. Hon. Abel Yakubu Bala, among other lawmakers, supported the motion. They called for urgent action to address the challenges facing the hospital and other health facilities across the state. The lawmakers emphasized the need for modern facilities and the deployment of more doctors and nurses to improve healthcare delivery.
The hospital's condition has become unbearable, with patients often asked to go home and bring water for use in the hospital. Danyaro insisted that urgent action is needed to address the situation. She urged the state government to declare a state of emergency at General Hospital, Nasarawa, and deploy more medical personnel to the hospital.
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly's resolution aims to improve healthcare delivery in the state. The House's call for action highlights the need for adequate medical personnel and facilities in general hospitals across the state. The Speaker's directive to communicate the resolution to Governor Sule ensures prompt attention to the matter.
The issue has sparked concern among lawmakers and residents, who are eager to see improvements in healthcare delivery. The state government's response to the Assembly's resolution will be crucial in addressing the challenges facing General Hospital, Nasarawa, and other health facilities across the state.
Key points
- Nasarawa State House of Assembly urges Governor Abdullahi Sule to deploy medical personnel and provide facilities to General Hospital in Nasarawa Local Government Area.
